Alberton: A Typical But Unique Small Town

This exhibit consists of four parts:

Part One is an introduction to the geographical location of the town, its historical development and some of the local architecture, past and present.

Part Two is a synopsis of the local industries and services which were instrumental in the growth of the town. It attempts to show the diversity of the town and the immediate area.

Part Three gives images and brief biographies of 27 local persons who achieved “fame” or prominence far beyond the borders of their town, country or province. Included are a world class sportsman, eminent politicians, war aces, international diplomats, a renowned artist and a trio of females who were pioneers in their fields.

Part Four looks at the abundance of religious denominations represented in the town. Many of the churches which represented these faiths changed from one denomination to another and moved their physical location.

Part Five is a “mini” art gallery of the drawings and paintings of Alberton’s famous artist, Hubert Rogers. His paintings of local scenes capture the beauty of the region, and his portraits and sketches honour both the famous and the ordinary.